Rehabilitation Counselors Salary in Salem, OR

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Salem, OR

Median annual salary $54,790 +18.8% vs national
Median hourly $26.34
10th percentile $40,480
90th percentile $87,480
Employed locally 360
National median $46,110

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $40,480
    25th
    $45,560
    50th (median)
    $54,790
    75th
    $70,320
    90th
    $87,480

    Salem economic context

    Unemployment rate 4.10% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $76,010 2023 • Census ACS
    Rehabilitation Counselors salary vs area income 72% Median Rehabilitation Counselors salary is 28% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Rehabilitation Counselors

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Alaska nonmetropolitan area $83,370
    Alaska $82,400
    District of Columbia $74,410
    Reno, NV $73,510
    Trenton-Princeton, NJ $69,740
    Johnstown, PA $69,080

    Nearby metros — Rehabilitation Counselors salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Albany, OR $67,590
    Anchorage, AK $66,670
    Amherst Town-Northampton, MA $63,290
    East North Dakota nonmetropolitan area $63,050
    Bend, OR $61,090
    North Dakota $60,730

    Related occupations in Salem, OR

    OccupationMedian salary
    Social and Human Service Assistants$50,810
    Child, Family, and School Social Workers$62,730
    Clergy$75,830
    Substance Abuse, Behavioral Disorder, and Mental Health Counselors$74,810
    Social Workers, All Other$67,170
    Educational, Guidance, and Career Counselors and Advisors$76,200

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Rehabilitation Counselors make per hour in Salem?

    The median hourly wage for Rehabilitation Counselors in Salem, OR is $26.34, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $42.90 or more per hour.

    Is Salem above or below average for Rehabilitation Counselors salaries?

    The median Rehabilitation Counselors salary in Salem, OR is 18.8% above the national median of $46,110. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Rehabilitation Counselors in Salem?

    Entry-level Rehabilitation Counselors (10th percentile) earn around $40,480 per year in Salem, OR. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $45,560.